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TomH highlights Beech Mountain’s replacement of failed lifts, prompting discussion of conveyor loading, the resort’s recent improvements, and its growing mountain-biking business.
TomH highlights Beech Mountain’s replacement of failed lifts, prompting discussion of conveyor loading, the resort’s recent improvements, and its growing mountain-biking business.
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Updated June 4, 2018 by marzNC
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Bonzski reports that Vail Resorts is continuing its acquisition spree with planned purchases of Stevens Pass and Triple Peaks, owner of Okemo, Mount Sunapee, and Crested Butte.
Bonzski reports that Vail Resorts is continuing its acquisition spree with planned purchases of Stevens Pass and Triple Peaks, owner of Okemo, Mount Sunapee, and Crested Butte.
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Updated June 4, 2018 by Bonzski
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bob tracks Colorado’s shift from opposing the Winter Olympics to pursuing a 2030 bid, while others question the games’ escalating costs and financial impact on skiers.
bob tracks Colorado’s shift from opposing the Winter Olympics to pursuing a 2030 bid, while others question the games’ escalating costs and financial impact on skiers.
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Updated June 3, 2018 by snow.buck
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Bob reports that Arapahoe Basin will close June 3, nearly a month earlier than the hoped-for July 4 date, after a poor snow year reduced its base to 20 inches.
Bob reports that Arapahoe Basin will close June 3, nearly a month earlier than the hoped-for July 4 date, after a poor snow year reduced its base to 20 inches.
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Updated June 1, 2018 by bob
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Blue Don 1982 shares a final look at Snowshoe’s remaining snow, prompting members to debate whether the mountain had a good season overall or merely a strong late season.
Blue Don 1982 shares a final look at Snowshoe’s remaining snow, prompting members to debate whether the mountain had a good season overall or merely a strong late season.
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Updated May 28, 2018 by rbrtlav
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DCSki members compare 2018 upgrades at Mid-Atlantic resorts, highlighting Snowshoe and Whitetail investments in snowmaking and facilities while weighing broader year-round development.
DCSki members compare 2018 upgrades at Mid-Atlantic resorts, highlighting Snowshoe and Whitetail investments in snowmaking and facilities while weighing broader year-round development.
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Updated May 27, 2018 by imp
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marzNC examines Alta’s proposed lift and infrastructure upgrades, explaining their safety, reliability, and summer-use rationale while weighing environmental concerns and the resort’s evolving culture.
marzNC examines Alta’s proposed lift and infrastructure upgrades, explaining their safety, reliability, and summer-use rationale while weighing environmental concerns and the resort’s evolving culture.
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Updated May 24, 2018 by marzNC
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hoyadrew explores the path to PSIA certification, while instructors explain resort hiring, training and time commitments and offer perspective on eventually teaching overseas.
hoyadrew explores the path to PSIA certification, while instructors explain resort hiring, training and time commitments and offer perspective on eventually teaching overseas.
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Updated May 23, 2018 by marzNC
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Denis shares hard-earned stories and advice from late-spring ski trips on Mount Hood and other high mountains, while readers compare Oregon conditions and discuss the risks of extreme weather.
Denis shares hard-earned stories and advice from late-spring ski trips on Mount Hood and other high mountains, while readers compare Oregon conditions and discuss the risks of extreme weather.
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Updated May 22, 2018 by marzNC
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hawaiiSnowboarderInDC introduces himself as a Telluride-experienced snowboarder seeking carpool and meetup partners for Mid-Atlantic powder days, Snowshoe trips, and longer adventures, while members offer resort and travel advice.
hawaiiSnowboarderInDC introduces himself as a Telluride-experienced snowboarder seeking carpool and meetup partners for Mid-Atlantic powder days, Snowshoe trips, and longer adventures, while members offer resort and travel advice.
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Updated May 21, 2018 by hawaiiSnowboarderInDC
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Blue Don 1982 shares a video from a friend’s January 2018 trip to Copper Mountain, offering a mid-May dose of winter skiing while readers await the next season.
Blue Don 1982 shares a video from a friend’s January 2018 trip to Copper Mountain, offering a mid-May dose of winter skiing while readers await the next season.
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Updated May 17, 2018 by Blue Don 1982
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bob highlights Southwest’s unusually broad summer fare sale, while members discuss affordable flights for western ski trips and other travel.
bob highlights Southwest’s unusually broad summer fare sale, while members discuss affordable flights for western ski trips and other travel.
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Updated May 15, 2018 by JimK
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